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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Give me a break, Deputy. Does he know who had the answer? ChatGPT. Paschal Donohoe or Pearse Doherty. We know who we want running the finances.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Here we go.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I do not need this sort of lecture from the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I do not blame the Opposition for any of the challenges the country faces. I just blame it for its hypocrisy. The Deputy gave out there about the one-off payments. Last year, I asked her interim leader to name one of them he did not want. I will ask Deputy Whitmore the same as well. Is it the parents in Greystones and Delgany who should not have got a double child benefit payment? Did...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I offer Deputy Whitmore that chance again. Tell me which one-off payment in the social welfare code last year she is against and that the Social Democrats do not want. Was it the child benefit payment? Was it the carer's payment? Was it the fuel allowance? Just let us know because the Social Democrats would not last year. They were happy to vote in favour of them all and their offices...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Deputy Doherty is-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: It is different, okay. There is talk of a united Opposition. They are all out there on the plinth-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Sorry, the way this works is I am asked a question and I get a chance to answer, please. A united Opposition-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I am allowed answer the question, am I not?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: We all know our roles. That is useful. The main Opposition party has asked for universal one-off measures. The Social Democrats have asked us not to do that and to do targeted measures. I am telling the House that this Government will deliver a budget in October. We will set out the parameters of that budget in the summer economic statement, which I expect to be published next week....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. First, let us very clearly acknowledge that there is a real problem in this country when it comes to energy prices. The facts are clear in relation to that, which is why we called this out very clearly in our programme for Government and acknowledged the pressure increased energy costs place on households and, indeed, businesses. We are seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Private Partnerships (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not currently engaged in any Public-Private Partnership projects and has not engaged in any such projects since 2010.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Embassies and Consulates of my Department serve the interests of our citizens in over 100 locations around the world. Our diplomatic missions abroad and our offices in Ireland are connected by a large global network that deploys various technologies for connectivity. The Department has a number of contracted telecommunications providers. It has not procured services from the company...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Communities Abroad (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 182 and 183 together. I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this matter with me. The provision of consular assistance to Irish citizens who get into difficulty abroad is a cornerstone of the work of my Department. My officials, including in our Embassies and Consulates worldwide, place a strong emphasis on ensuring that Irish citizens receive timely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reports (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: The EU and the US represents the largest bilateral trading relationship, with €4.4 billion worth of goods and services crossing the Atlantic each day. In the context of this highly important trading relationship, it is clear that imposition of large additional tariffs by the US would significantly affect Ireland’s export base. The Deputy will already be aware of modelling...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: The Government has taken note of the letter sent by the US to the EU on 12 July. Notwithstanding the letter, the facts remain that the deadline for talks is 1 August. The EU continues to negotiate with the US in good faith. The European Commission has been clear that they are working towards the conclusion of a deal as soon as possible and in advance of the deadline of 1 August. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: Ireland’s support for Ukraine is steadfast and remains a key focus of my engagements with my EU counterparts, both bilaterally and in Brussels. This war, and the threat posed by Russia, is not only an existential issue for Ukraine, but a major challenge to the security of Europe. It is right, therefore, that support for Ukraine remains a top priority at EU level. Russian aggression...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Private Partnerships (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: There are no public private partnership projects operated or funded by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: I can confirm that neither my Department nor any agency under the aegis of my Department have procured services from Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (17 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: The Naval Service currently has a fleet of eight Commissioned vessels. Four of the vessels are available for operations including the three P60 class vessels which conduct patrols on a rotation basis. In addition to the three P60 class vessels, the L.É. Aoibhinn (P71) is also deployed on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO).